Friday, 9 October 2009

Ryan Tubridy discusses the highs and lows of married life with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern talks about life after his resignation and Kilkenny hurling manager, Brian Cody, looks back at another successful summer.

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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne

They are one of the most recognisable married couples in the world. He's a multi-million selling, Grammy award winning heavy metal singer who's gone from testing car horns in a factory in Birmingham to dining in The White House with the American president, while she is his manager and partner and a TV star in her own right.

The Magnets

They are an Acappella group with a difference. Their unique style has won them many fans and, as well as touring with the likes of Tom Jones and Michael Ball, they have also entertained everyone from the Queen to supermodel Elle McPherson. They performed "I Feel the Earth Move".

Bertie Ahern

For eleven years he was in charge of this country during an era of unprecedented prosperity. He is widely credited with delivering lasting peace to Northern Ireland but his tenure as leader hasn't however been without controversy. now 18 months on from his resignation as Taoiseach he has written an account of his years in office.

Jack L

Frank Sinatra's musical director said "after playing with every popular singer in the world including Sinatra, I am still in awe of this man's voice". After recording ten albums he's about to release a retrospective collection which includes all his best loved songs including "Georgie Boy" which he performed for us.

Brian Cody

He is arguably the most successful sporting manager this country has ever produced. born and bred in Kilkenny and a school teacher by profession he has led his county to seven all-Ireland hurling titles. this year he made it four in a row.

Michael English

As a child he made his debut on the toy show and since then he has forged a career which is the envy of many of his peers. His new album "Portrait of my Love" has just been released and he performed the title track for us.

Cilla Black

She is one of the most successful and best loved singers in Britain and indeed in this country too. She grew up in one of the toughest areas of Liverpool where at one time she worked as a coat check girl in the Cavern Club rubbing shoulders with the likes of The Beatles. in later years her TV shows including "Surprise Surprise" and "Blind Date" were compulsive viewing. She joined Ryan to celebrate 45 years in show biz.

Vivienne Traynor

Just how far would you go to help a relative? Vivienne Traynor found herself, not being asked for help in the traditional sense of time or money, she was asked to give something much more valuable. her kidney. and by doing so she almost certainly saved the life of her nephew.